Master of Public Health, M.P.H.

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1 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. Master of Public Health, M.P.H. The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is recognized as the primary professional degree in public health. The objective of Iowa's M.P.H. program is to provide education and practical training in public health to students who will be leaders in their respective communities. The program is appropriate for individuals who already have professional experience and/or training in public health as well as for those whose expertise lies outside of public health. Students may earn the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) as a single degree, or they may pursue one of several combined degree programs. The College of Public Health offers combined M.P.H./professional degree programs with the Carver College of Medicine and the Colleges of Law and Pharmacy. It also offers two programs in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Science at Iowa State University. See "M.P.H/D.V.M. (Iowa State University)" and descriptions of the combined degree programs under Combined Programs [p. 5] in this section of the In addition, the college collaborates with undergraduate programs at the University of Iowa, Grinnell College, and Coe College to offer combined B.A. or B.S./M.P.H. programs for students; see "B.A. or B.S./M.P.H Degrees" under Combined Programs [p. 5] in this section of the The Master of Public Health program is offered by the College of Public Health; the degree is awarded by the Graduate College. Requirements The Master of Public Health requires -5 s.h. of graduate credit, depending on a student's choice of specialization. Students must choose one of five subprograms: community and behavioral health, epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, policy, quantitative methods, or practicing veterinarians. Degree requirements include a core course in public health practice and in each of the five core disciplines of public health (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and social and behavioral sciences), a set of content-specific required courses and electives, three interprofessional education courses, an applied practice experience, and a capstone experience. Students in the epidemiology subprogram also must complete a bioscience course. All M.P.H. students complete the course work listed under "Common Requirements." In addition, students complete the course work listed for their chosen subprogram. Common Requirements The following course work is required for all M.P.H. students. Students must earn a B-minus or higher in each core course. Students may repeat courses to achieve this standard. Core Courses All of these (8 s.h.): CPH:5 Introduction to Public Health BIOS: Introduction to Biostatistics (students in the quantitative methods subprogram may substitute BIOS:57) CBH:5 Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention EPID: Epidemiology I: Principles HMP: Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System OEH: Global Environmental Health Interprofessional Education Courses Students are required to participate in three consecutive semesters of interprofessional education beginning in their first fall semester. All of these: CPH:5 Interprofessional Education and Practice for M.P.H. Students I CPH:5 Interprofessional Education and Practice for M.P.H. Students II CPH:5 Interprofessional Education and Practice for M.P.H. Students III Applied Practice Experience This requirement is a fieldwork experience in which students show proficiency in applying academic principles in community settings. There are many applied practice opportunities for M.P.H. students locally, nationally, and internationally. Before they register for and begin the applied practice experience, students choose an approved topic. A final written report with an oral presentation or a poster presentation is required. This course: CPH:75 M.P.H. Applied Practice Experience Capstone Experience Students are required to complete the capstone experience in their final semester. This course: CPH:7 M.P.H. Capstone Experience Community and Behavioral Health Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the community and behavioral health subprogram requires s.h. of graduate credit. The subprogram is offered by the Department of Community and Behavioral Health. The subprogram prepares public health practitioners for a variety of positions related to community development, health program implementation, and health education. Students learn how to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-

2 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. based interventions directed toward identified public health problems in populations. A bachelor's degree in the social and behavioral sciences is good preparation for this program, but students come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Preference is given to applicants who have professional experience. Requirements" above, the community and behavioral health subprogram requires the following courses. Community and Behavioral Health Subprogram Core Students earn 5 s.h. in the required subprogram core. Theory This course: CBH:5 Health Behavior and Health Education Community and Society One of these: CBH:55 Community-Based Participatory Research CBH:6 Health Equity, Disparities, and Social Justice Intervention One of these: CBH:65 CBH:6 Methods Two of these: CBH:55 CBH:5 CBH:65 Designing and Implementing Interventions Health Communication Campaigns Evaluation: Approaches and Applications Qualitative Research for Public Health Research Methods in Community and Behavioral Health Community and Behavioral Health Electives Students must take an additional 6 s.h. of elective community and behavioral health course work or, with the approval of their advisor, they can select course work in another area. In addition, once the 5 s.h. of required community and behavioral health credit is met, students may take any of the other courses as electives. The following is a list of suggested elective courses. CBH:5 Media and Health CBH: Feminist Activism and Global Health CBH:5 Public Health Issues in Overweight Management CBH:55 Substance Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention CBH:5 Prevention and Early Intervention of Mental Health Disorders CBH:65 Ethnographic Field Methods CBH:6 Health Communication CBH:65 Global Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health CBH:6 Special Topics arr. CBH:65 Independent Study in arr. Community and Behavioral Health HMP:66 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I URP:65 Designing Sustainable and Healthy Cities URP:66 Transportation Policy and Planning URP:6 Sustainable Development: The Kerala Experience Epidemiology Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the epidemiology subprogram requires s.h. of graduate credit. The subprogram is offered by the Department of Epidemiology. The subprogram focuses on fundamental epidemiological concepts and methods and provides training in the use of public health data and methods for disease assessment and in methods for evaluating the need and outcome of programs and interventions. Graduates of the program work in public health departments and other health care settings. Epidemiology subprogram students are required to attend departmental seminars and journal club. They also must present one scientific poster at an international, national, regional, state, university, or departmental poster session. Requirements" above, the epidemiology subprogram requires the following courses. Epidemiology Subprogram Core Students take EPID:595 Epidemiology Journal Club: Evaluating the Literature three times. All of these (5 s.h.): EPID:5 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology EPID:595 Epidemiology Journal Club: Evaluating the Literature (taken three times) EPID:55 Public Health Surveillance Mechanisms, Applications, and Data EPID:558 Public Health Laboratory Techniques EPID:56 Introduction to Epidemiology Data Management and Analysis EPID:6 Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods Bioscience one of these (- s.h.): PATH:57 Pathogenesis of Major Human Diseases PATH:8 Introduction to Human Pathology for Graduate Students

3 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. Students who already have completed a course equivalent to one of the bioscience courses, PATH:57 Pathogenesis of Major Human Diseases or PATH:8 Introduction to Human Pathology for Graduate Students, may substitute an additional elective. Epidemiology Electives Additional approved elective course work must be taken to complete the s.h. total required for the M.P.H. At least s.h. of elective credit must be earned in courses offered by the Department of Epidemiology (prefix EPID) or in one of the following biostatistics courses. BIOS:6 Applied Survival Analysis BIOS:6 Introductory Longitudinal Data Analysis Occupational and Environmental Health Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the occupational and environmental health subprogram requires s.h. of graduate credit. The subprogram is offered by the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health. The subprogram provides students with a broad perspective on public health and career preparation for a variety of professional positions in occupational and environmental health. Public health experience provides desirable background for this subprogram. Requirements" above, the occupational and environmental health subprogram requires the following courses. Occupational and Environmental Health Subprogram Core Students earn s.h. in the required subprogram core. Students take OEH:5 Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar three times: twice for s.h. and once for s.h. If completing the M.P.H. in a one-year course of study, OEH:5 is taken two times: once for s.h. and once for s.h. All of these ( s.h.): OEH:5 Occupational and - Environmental Health Seminar OEH:56 Occupational Health Three of these (9 s.h.): OEH:6 Global Water and Health OEH:5 Injury and Violence Prevention OEH:5 Occupational Safety OEH:6 Rural Health and Agricultural Medicine OEH:65 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology OEH:67 Environmental Toxicology Occupational and Environmental Health Electives Students can earn the remainder of credit for their degree in elective courses (8 s.h.) offered by a department in the College of Public Health. Courses offered by departments in other colleges at the University of Iowa can be applied toward a degree with approval of a student's advisor. Faculty expertise in areas related to occupational and environmental health can assist students in their endeavors. Sample plans that outline how elective courses can be combined with required courses in a focused plan of study are as follows. Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology EPID:6 Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods OEH:6 Global Water and Health OEH:55 Interpreting Occupational and Environmental Health Research OEH:65 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (required course) OEH:65 Injury Epidemiology Global Environmental Health OEH:6 Global Water and Health OEH:67 Environmental Toxicology Injury and Violence Prevention OEH:5 Injury and Violence Prevention (required course) OEH:5 Global Road Safety OEH:65 Injury Epidemiology OEH:65 Epidemiology of Occupational Injuries - Occupational Health OEH: Occupational Ergonomics: Principles OEH:5 Occupational Safety (required course) OEH:6 Methods in Exposure Science OEH:6 Assessing Noise Hazards OEH:6 Assessing Nonionizing Hazards OEH:6 Assessing Ionizing Radiation Hazards Rural Health and Safety OEH:5 Occupational Safety OEH:6 Rural Health and Agricultural Medicine (required course) OEH:6 Current Topics in Agriculture and Rural Health -

4 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. OEH:6 OEH:65 Methods in Exposure Science Injury Epidemiology Policy Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the policy subprogram requires 5 s.h. of graduate credit. The subprogram is offered by the Department of Health Management and Policy. The subprogram offers course work and applied learning experiences that prepare students for careers in health policy analysis, system and organizational planning, and program evaluation. Graduates of the program find positions in federal, state, and local government; professional associations; and private agencies. Varied academic backgrounds are appropriate preparation for this program, including business, liberal arts and sciences, and the health professions. Requirements" above, the policy and administration subprogram requires the following courses. Policy Subprogram Core All of these: HMP:56 Health Policy HMP:565 Health Policy Analysis HMP:66 Legal Aspects of Healthcare HMP:675 Seminar in Health Policy Policy Electives At least s.h. chosen from these: HMP:5 Healthcare Quality - Management HMP:5 Health Economics I HMP:55 Health Insurance and Managed Care HMP:575 Medicare and Medicaid Policy HMP:67 Federalism and Health Policy LAW:856 Health Law POLI: American State Politics Practicing Veterinarians Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the practicing veterinarians subprogram requires a minimum of s.h. of graduate credit. The program is presented through a collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and is offered primarily by distance learning. It enables students to prepare for new career opportunities and equips them to respond to public health challenges such as zoonotic diseases, food security and foodborne illnesses, bioterrorism, and environmental health. Students participate in two summer institutes, one on each campus during consecutive summers (two weeks in May and June); the rest of the program is internet-based, so students may complete requirements at times that fit their schedules. Specific courses are required each semester of the program. Requirements" above, the practicing veterinarians subprogram requires the following courses. Practicing Veterinarians Subprogram Core All of these ( s.h.): CPH:67 Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Veterinarians and Other Public Health Disciplines EPID:5 Principles of Public Health Informatics EPID:5 Food Safety EPID:5 Exotic and Emerging Diseases of Animals EPID:57 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology/Biostatistics EPID:555 Diagnostic Microbiology for Epidemiology EPID:557 Zoonotic Diseases OEH:6 Rural Health and Agricultural Medicine Quantitative Methods Subprogram The Master of Public Health with the quantitative methods subprogram requires s.h. of graduate credit. The subprogram is offered by the Department of Biostatistics. The subprogram is designed to train public health professionals who can provide leadership in the analysis of public health data and the design of studies for public health investigations. It is intended for individuals who are interested in public health and who have quantitative ability but not advanced mathematics training. Applicants to the subprogram must meet all M.P.H. admission requirements; see Admission [p. 7] in this section of the They also should have a cumulative g.p.a. of at least. and should have completed the following math and computer science course work: single variable calculus and matrix algebra, satisfied by one semester of calculus equivalent to AP Calculus AB and a high school algebra course involving matrices; and elementary computer programming instruction in any commonly used modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++). Individuals who are admitted to the subprogram without having met all of these requirements must satisfy unmet requirements during their first semester of enrollment in the program. Requirements" above, the quantitative methods subprogram requires the following courses. Quantitative Methods Subprogram Core All of these (8 s.h.): BIOS:5 Regression Modeling and ANOVA in the Health Sciences

5 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. 5 BIOS:55 BIOS:6 Biostatistical Computing (when topic is programming with R or programming with S) Applied Categorical Data Analysis Students with sufficient mathematical background can substitute BIOS:57 Biostatistical Methods I, BIOS:57 Biostatistical Methods II, and BIOS:57 Biostatistical Methods in Categorical Data in place of BIOS: Introduction to Biostatistics, BIOS:5 Regression Modeling and ANOVA in the Health Sciences, and BIOS:6 Applied Categorical Data Analysis. The advanced sequence requires s.h. of fewer elective credits. Quantitative Methods Electives Electives (- s.h.) may be chosen from the following list for may include any related course approved by the student's advisor. BIOL: Bioinformatics BIOS:6 Applied Survival Analysis BIOS:6 Introductory Longitudinal Data Analysis BIOS:66 Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials BIOS:68 Bayesian Methods and Design BIOS:76 Advanced Biostatistics - Seminar IE:7 Big Data Analytics STAT: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I STAT: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II STAT: Experimental Design and Analysis STAT: Mathematical Statistics I STAT: Mathematical Statistics II STAT: Statistical Methods and Computing STAT:5 Bayesian Statistics STAT:5 Statistical Inference I STAT:5 Statistical Inference II STAT:65 Applied Multivariate Analysis STAT:656 Applied Time Series Analysis Combined Programs B.A. or B.S./M.P.H. Degrees The College of Public Health collaborates with undergraduate programs at the University of Iowa to offer combined bachelor's degree/master of Public Health programs for undergraduate students who would like to earn an M.P.H. degree. The combined programs permit students to count some credit toward the requirements of both degrees, enabling them to begin the study of public health before they complete the bachelor's degree. Undergraduates can pursue a M.P.H. degree in the following subprograms: community and behavioral health, epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, policy, or quantitative methods. Undergraduate students work with their undergraduate advisor and the College of Public Health Undergrad to Grad (UG) coordinator to determine eligibility. In addition, the College of Public Health collaborates with Grinnell College and Coe College to offer bachelor's degrees and Master of Public Health programs for undergraduate students who would like to earn an M.P.H. degree. Undergraduate students must apply to each of the programs. Students should consult with their undergraduate major advisor and their College of Public Health UG coordinator. For more information, visit Undergrad to Grad (UG) on the Master of Public Health website. M.P.H./J.D. The combined Master of Public Health/Juris Doctor requires a minimum of s.h. of graduate credit in addition to the requirements for the J.D. degree. A total of s.h. from the J.D. degree will count toward the s.h. required to earn the M.P.H. degree. The program helps students develop special expertise in public health legal issues. It is designed to train qualified students for leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Separate application to each degree program is required; applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the combined degree program. The combined M.P.H./J.D. requires the following course work. These courses count toward both degrees. LAW:867 Family Law LAW:856 Health Law LAW:875 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I LAW:875 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II of Public Health Requirements [p. ] in this section of the Students earn 9 s.h. in elective courses chosen from one of the following public health areas: biostatistics, community and behavioral health, epidemiology, health policy, or occupational and environmental health. Students choose electives in consultation with their advisors in the College of Law and the College of Public Health. J.D. Requirements Students in the combined M.P.H./J.D. program must complete the curriculum of the J.D. program; see Juris Doctor (College of Law) in the Students must be enrolled in the College of Law to take College of Law courses. M.P.H./M.D. The combined Master of Public Health/Doctor of Medicine requires a minimum of s.h. of graduate credit in addition to the requirements for the M.D. degree. A total of s.h. from the M.D. degree will count toward the s.h. required to earn the M.P.H. degree. Students who complete the program enjoy expanded career opportunities and are well prepared to apply

6 6 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. the principles of medicine and public health in their work. Separate application to each degree program is required; applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the combined program. The combined M.P.H./M.D. requires the following course work. All of the following courses count toward the M.D. degree; s.h. from these count toward the M.P.H. degree. MED:8 Clinical and Professional Skills I MED:8 Medicine and Society I MED:8 Medicine and Society II MED:8 Medicine and Society III of Public Health Requirements [p. ] in this section of the Students earn 9 s.h. in elective courses chosen from one of the following public health areas: biostatistics, community and behavioral health, epidemiology, health communication, health policy, occupational and environmental health. Students choose electives in consultation with their advisors in the Carver College of Medicine and the College of Public Health. M.D. Requirements Students in the combined M.P.H./M.D. program must complete the curriculum of the M.D. program; see Doctor of Medicine (Carver College of Medicine) in the M.P.H./Pharm.D. The combined Master of Public Health/Doctor of Pharmacy requires s.h. of graduate credit in addition to the requirements of the Pharm.D. degree. The program helps students develop expertise in public health related to pharmacotherapy, health promotion, disease prevention, and medication safety. Graduates of the program may work in areas of interest common to pharmacy and public health, such as spread and treatment of disease, community health, and immunology; bioterrorism, terrorism, and preparedness; genetics; insurance; managed care; family and juvenile health; and protection of special populations. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and clinics and with health care providers; private practice; insurance and managed care organizations; local, county, state, and federal government; public health governmental agencies; and colleges and universities. Separate application to each degree program is required; applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the combined degree program. The combined M.P.H./Pharm.D. requires the following course work. All of the following courses count toward the Pharm.D. degree; s.h. from these count toward the M.P.H. degree. PHAR:85 Applications of Pharmacy Practice I PHAR:86 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Infectious Diseases PHAR:865 Applications of Pharmacy Practice II PHAR:87 Applications of Pharmacy Practice III PHAR:875 Advanced Topics in Health Services PHAR:877 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Capstone PHAR:878 Pharmacy Law and Ethics of Public Health Requirements [p. ] in this section of the Students select electives totaling 9 s.h. from one of the following public health areas: biostatistics, community and behavioral health, epidemiology, policy, or occupational and environmental health. Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisors in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Public Health. Pharm.D. Requirements Students in the combined M.P.H./Pharm.D. program must complete the curriculum of the Pharm.D. program; see Doctor of Pharmacy (College of Pharmacy) in the Students must be enrolled in the College of Pharmacy in order to take College of Pharmacy courses. M.P.H./D.V.M. (Iowa State University) The Master of Public Health/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is offered by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. It requires a minimum of s.h. in addition to the requirements for the D.V.M. degree (see College of Veterinary Medicine in the Iowa State University catalog). A total of s.h. from the D.V.M. degree will count toward the s.h. required to earn the M.P.H. degree. The program prepares students for work as state veterinarians, as college and university faculty members, in local and state departments of public health, in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, in state agricultural departments, and for public health positions in the military. Separate application to each degree program is required; applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the M.P.H./D.V.M. degree program. For M.P.H. admission requirements, see Admission [p. 7] in this section of the The M.P.H./D.V.M. requires the following course work.

7 Master of Public Health, M.P.H. 7 of Public Health Requirements [p. ] in this section of the Students must earn at least 9 s.h. from the following courses. CPH:67 Public Health Emergency - Preparedness for Veterinarians and Other Public Health Disciplines EPID:5 Principles of Public Health Informatics EPID:5 Food Safety EPID:57 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology/Biostatistics EPID:555 Diagnostic Microbiology for Epidemiology (offered by distance education) EPID:557 Zoonotic Diseases OEH:6 Rural Health and Agricultural Medicine Financial Support A limited number of tuition scholarship awards are available each year for M.P.H. students. For information on financing education through jobs, grants, and loans, contact the University's Office of Student Financial Aid. Career Advancement For more information about careers in public health, visit This is Public Health online. Admission Applicants to the M.P.H. program must apply through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) and then set up a University of Iowa account and pay the UI supplemental fee. Applicants must submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT), Medical School Admission Test (MCAT), Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or another professional placement exam; scores must be at or above the median scores for test takers applying to similar programs. For detailed application information, visit Prospective Graduate Students on the Master of Public Health website. Applicants to the M.P.H. program must have successfully completed one semester each of college algebra and biology. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not hold a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from an accredited university in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada (excluding French Quebec), English-speaking Africa, Australia, or New Zealand must score at least (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who score 8-99 (internet-based) are required to take English fluency courses. Applicants who score below 8 are not considered for admission. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College. Students may enter the M.P.H. program in fall and summer. Application deadline for fall entrance to the M.P.H. program is April 5; application deadline for summer entrance is April. Application deadline for the M.P.H. for practicing veterinarians is March. Application deadline for Undergrad to Grad (UG) is February. Students may enter the M.P.H. combined programs in fall, spring, and summer. Contact the individual combined programs for deadline information.